Sen. Jeremy Cooney

Establishes a statewide program to provide free SUNY, CUNY, and community college tuition to active volunteer firefighters, volunteer emergency medical services providers, and volunteer auxiliary police officers.

Requires the commissioner of transportation to submit a minimum twenty-year forecast period, assessing the long-range needs during such period on the pavement and bridge conditions of the state and local highways and bridges under the jurisdiction of such commissioner.

Enacts the "home utility weatherization jobs act"; requires each gas corporation, electric corporation, or combination gas or electric corporation to submit to the public service commission for review and approval at least one and up to ten neighborhood scale weatherization and electrification-ready projects.

Provides that a person may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the public roads of this state without a human driver provided that the automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets certain conditions; defines terms; requires insurance and that such vehicle is registered as a fully autonomous vehicle; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3274) allows licensed bars and restaurants to apply for special permits enabling them to serve alcohol on-premises between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. on weekdays. It directly affects businesses holding retail on-premises alcohol licenses seeking to operate during early morning hours. The permit requires a $51 daily fee and applies specifically to the morning of January 1st, aligning with existing community closing hours for alcohol sales. The bill authorizes the Liquor Authority to issue these permits and allows necessary rule changes to implement it.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 2043 formally congratulates 52 individuals who have been named the 2026 New York State Senate Women of Distinction. This ceremonial resolution recognizes these women for their professional achievements and personal contributions to their communities. The Senate will send copies of the resolution to each honoree as a gesture of appreciation. The bill does not create new laws or change existing policies, but rather serves to honor these individuals for their impact on New York State.

Includes consumption-based solutions, which may utilize any combination of software, hardware or equipment, data, and labor or services that provides a capability that is metered and billed based on actual usage at fixed price units, to the definition of fixed assets.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution congratulates the Marlboro High School Boys Bowling Team and their coach for winning the 2026 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Division II State Championship. The bill formally acknowledges the team's 15-1 season record and their status as back-to-back state champions, highlighting the contributions of the players and their support network. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the team members, the head coach, and the athletic director as an official commendation. No new laws or funding are created; the measure serves solely as a ceremonial recognition of the team's athletic achievement.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Carlos Beltran, a professional baseball player, on the occasion of his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The bill formally recognizes his athletic achievements, including his time with the New York Mets and Yankees, and his philanthropic work through his foundation and community service. It directs the New York State Capitol to pause its proceedings to acknowledge Beltran and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to him. The measure does not allocate funds or change laws but serves as an official statement of appreciation from the legislative body.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally acknowledges the death of Floyd "Todd" Peterson III, a respected community member from Ithaca, New York. The text honors his diverse career as a performer and educator, noting his 38 years of service in the Ithaca School District and his dedication to youth programs like the Stewart Park Day Camp. It also records that a new picnic pavilion at Stewart Park was dedicated to his memory in May 2025. The resolution concludes by directing the legislature to pause its proceedings in mourning and to send a copy of the document to Peterson's family.